Call out of hours – 01323 636399
You can call our emergency duty team 7 days a week, including bank holidays, through the night from 5pm to 8.30am.
SMS emergency services for help
The emergency SMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard.
Report neglect or abuse
Report poor standards of care and other abuse such as inappropriate verbal, physical, psychological and sexual behaviour, or theft:
Stroke
If you suspect someone is having a stroke, phone 999 immediately.
Dementia
If you care for someone who has dementia and they are becoming increasingly anxious, confused and aggressive, speak to your GP or phone Carer's Direct: 0808 802 0202.
Urgent relief work for carers
The Carers Respite Emergency Support Service (CRESS) is a free service to support the person you look after if you are involved in an emergency or are suddenly taken ill.
Missing people
Whether you want to trace relatives or have run away yourself, there are various organisations that can help you.
Becoming incontinent
Don't be embarrassed about getting medical help. The symptoms can be improved, and sometimes cured.
Suicide
If you, or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, the Samaritans run a 24 hour helpline – phone 08457 909090.
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